Question

Gina was earning $10 per hour. Then she received a 10% pay rate increase. Next month, her pay rate will decrease by 10%. What will Gina’s pay rate be next month?

Answer 1

Answer:

$9.90 per hour

Step-by-step explanation:

This month:

Initial pay: $10 per hour

% raise : 10%

Dollar amount of raise = 10% x $10

= 10/100 x 10 = $1

Gina's pay after the raise = $10 + $1 = $11 per hour

Next Month:

Starting pay: $11 per hour

% decrease : 10%

Dollar amount of decrease = 10% x $11

= 10/100 x 11 = $1.10

Gina's pay after decrease = $11 - 1.10 = $9.90 per hour